Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £80 and £144 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on Jetstar (25 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Auckland to Queenstown delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Auckland and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £80 and £144 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on Jetstar (25 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 21 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Auckland to Queenstown in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Auckland and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 636 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar (£69), and Air New Zealand (£77) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Queenstown. Users have found that Jetstar is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of £85). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of £147). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Auckland to Queenstown is generally £109, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £52. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay £57 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Queenstown are American Airlines (92%), ANA (90%) and Singapore Airlines (89%).

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Auckland to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Queenstown Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Queenstown from Auckland Intl. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 40 daily flights to Queenstown from 2 different airlines. 1h 55m is how long a flight from Auckland to Queenstown Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Queenstown flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Queenstown from Auckland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Queenstown with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Queenstown from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Queenstown flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£77
One-way from	£38
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£102
Good round-trip deal	£91 or less
Good one-way deal	£64 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£69	Average£116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£77	Average£155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Auckland to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £80 and £144 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on Jetstar (25 Oct–2 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Queenstown delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Auckland and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Queenstown flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Queenstown flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £80 and £144 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on Jetstar (25 Oct–2 Nov).